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Nuclear regulator conducts independent air and soil testing in Peterborough
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (322+ words) Samples being collected near BWXT Pete Peters, environmental program officer with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, takes soil samples at Peterborough's King Edward Park on June 23. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission took soil and air samples this week in Peterborough. Sampling…...
Kawartha Lakes council approves additional diaper and incontinence waste
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (318+ words) Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Omemee residents allowed to set out one additional garbage bag containing diapers and/or incontinence products starting June 29. Kawartha Lakes council has supported the creation of a multi-year agreement with BGC Kawarthas to provide support…...
Eastside Boxing, YWCA team up for new fundraiser
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (482+ words) Fight for the Future Fund aims to provide access to combat sports for youth in need. Eastside Boxing and Wellness in Peterborough and the YWCA have teamed up to launch the Fight for the Future Fund. The fund will help…...
Peterborough's community planning and permit bylaw up for final approval
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (493+ words) Final draft incorporates community and council feedback. Peterborough city council is set to grant preliminary approval of the city's community planning and permit (CPP) bylaw during a meeting on Monday. Peterborough city council is set to'implement the city's official plan…...
The climb up and down of Steven Guilbeault and politics today
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (561+ words) The prime minister understands a plan to manage climate change must be built on a'careful balancing of priorities and creative compromises. Steven Guilbeault, right, is pictured being led away by police after hanging a banner on the CN Tower on…...
PHOTOS: Project SEARCH interns celebrate successful year of workplace learning
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (304+ words) The Peterborough Examiner Project SEARCH interns, from left, Omar Shamsa, Serdar Shamsa, Elizabeth Larock, Rylee Johnson, Cameron Hemery-Reynolds and Ethan Beland-Elliott celebrate their successful completion of workplace learning and skills development after spending part of their school year gaining hands-on…...
Peterborough Election 2026: Mayoral Candidate Keith Riel
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (447+ words) Keith Riel is running for mayor in upcoming Peterborough election. Here is Keith Riel's response to questions posed to each mayoral candidate running in the upcoming Peterborough municipal election. Jobs. Everything else follows when Peterborough is growing its tax base…...
Peterborough's June 19 forecast: A mix of sun and cloud
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (166+ words) The daytime high is expected to reach 22 C Environment Canada is forecasting a mix of sun and cloud this morning in Peterborough. The daytime high is expected to reach 22 C. Tonight, expect a mainly cloudy sky with a night time low…...
Cool spring creates unique opportunities for wildlife photography
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (110+ words) Two bald eagles fly overhead. An American bittern in the midst of its strange call. A beautiful indigo bunting was singing to other buntings in the area. Some interesting spring sightings in the Kawarthas. Merlin spreads its wings to put…...
Awareness and action key tools in addressing rising tick risks: health unit
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (605+ words) Climate change is definitely having an impact on incidents of Lyme disease in Ontario." Lakelands Public Health encourages residents to be more aware and take precautions when enjoying the great outdoors as the number of confirmed cases of ticks in…...